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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.69, 24,871.32 and 13,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.69, 24,871.32 and 13,541.88 is: 18,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.69 : 24,871.32 = 13,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.69/24,871.32 = 13,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.69x = 24,871.32 × 13,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.69x = 336,804,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,804,430.88/18,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.03

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